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Hamlet

what is the purpose of the "dumb show" which precedes the play within the play?

act 3 scene 2

Asked by qasedf on 4/10/2014 9:37 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/10/2014 10:15 PM

Answers 1

Answered by Aslan on 4/10/2014 10:15 PM

The dumb-shows was common in enough during Shakespeare's time. It was meant to be a foretaste of the action to come. Check this out,

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/hamlet/dumbshow.html

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